Public Health Nurse

Hours

2016/2017 Flu Season

The Whitman Board of Health has the following announcement:

The Massachusetts Department of Public will not be providing towns with free flu vaccine. Due to this decision, Whitman will not be conducting any flu clinics for the 2016-2017 flu season. Please make arrangements with your primary care physician to receive your flu and pneumonia vaccines.

Programs offered by the Whitman Board of Health and presented by Norwell VNA & Hospice:

Osteoporosis

This program is designed and presented by specialty clinicians from Norwell VNA (NVNA) and Hospice. The presentation will focus on the risk factors for osteoporosis, identify the common medications used in treatment, teach safe movement techniques to decrease the risk of fracture and nutritional tips for healthy bones. Questions and answers will follow the presentation.

Thursday, February 23, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m.

Monday, February 27, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m.

at the Whitman Public Library
100 Webster St.
Please call to register at 781-618-9755 - you may leave a message.

These programs are open to everyone.

Strategies for Positive Caregiving of Loved Ones with Alzheimer's and Other Related Dementias:

This program is designed and presented by Alzheimer’s specialty clinicians from Norwell VNA (NVNA) and Hospice. The presentation will focus on different stages of caregiving and provide strategies for communication, activities, behaviors, memory loss and caregiver support. Questions and answers will follow the presentation.There will be 2 presentations: